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enhttp://wvxu.org/feeds/term/677/rss.xmlLocal Home Sales "Best Since 2006"http://wvxu.org/post/local-home-sales-best-2006
<p></p><p>Tri-state home sales increased in December 2015 when compared to the same month of 2014.&nbsp; According to local realtors, the entire year was better too.</p><p>Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:11:10 +0000Bill Rinehart53483 at http://wvxu.orgLocal Home Sales "Best Since 2006"Regional Economic Outlook Is Promisinghttp://wvxu.org/post/regional-economic-outlook-promising
<p></p><p>The local economy is looking good and unemployment is at the lowest level in more than a decade. That's according to Julie Heath with the U.C. Economics Center.Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:26:57 +0000Tana Weingartner49660 at http://wvxu.orgRegional Economic Outlook Is PromisingDave Shaw From Marketplace Talks About How People Feel About Their Economic Situationhttp://wvxu.org/post/dave-shaw-marketplace-talks-about-how-people-feel-about-their-economic-situation
<p>Current U.S. economic statistics seem to point to an improving economy: unemployment is down and home prices are up. Yet many Americans scratch their heads, wondering why their financial situation is not getting any better. <a href="http://www.marketplace.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Marketplace</strong></a> has partnered with <a href="http://www.edisonresearch.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Edison Research</strong></a> to examine this disconnect between the official numbers and how people really feel&nbsp; about their economic prospects. <strong>Marketplace</strong>'s Washington Bureau Chief <strong>Dave Shaw</strong> spoke with Mark Heyne about this latest poll's findings.</p><p>Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:30:00 +0000Mark Heyne49574 at http://wvxu.orgDave Shaw From Marketplace Talks About How People Feel About Their Economic SituationFormer Secretary of Labor Robert Reich's New Book Examines The Current Economic Climate In The UShttp://wvxu.org/post/former-secretary-labor-robert-reichs-new-book-examines-current-economic-climate-us
<p></p><p>In his latest book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Saving-Capitalism-Many-Not-Few/dp/0385350570/ref=sr_1_1?tag=wvxuorg-20&amp;s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1443803359&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=robert+reich" target="_blank"><strong>Saving Capitalism: For the Many, Not the Few</strong></a>, former U.S. Secretary of Labor <a href="http://robertreich.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Robert Reich</strong></a> details why he feels our economic system is not working, explains why the current recovery is bypassing so many Americans, and lays out his solutions for creating a market organized for broadly-bases prosperity.Thu, 08 Oct 2015 10:30:05 +0000Mark Heyne47538 at http://wvxu.orgFormer Secretary of Labor Robert Reich's New Book Examines The Current Economic Climate In The USGov. Beshear touring commonwealth to celebrate KY's economic growthhttp://wvxu.org/post/gov-beshear-touring-commonwealth-celebrate-kys-economic-growth
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Kentucky Governor Steve </span>Beshear<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> is touring the commonwealth touting a top rating by Site Selection magazine. The award recognizes Kentucky as the top state for economic development projects per capita in 2014.</span></p><p>Thu, 14 May 2015 18:10:14 +0000Tana Weingartner41572 at http://wvxu.orgGov. Beshear touring commonwealth to celebrate KY's economic growthGrowth in urban core one sign of Cincinnati's vibrancyhttp://wvxu.org/post/growth-urban-core-one-sign-cincinnatis-vibrancy
<p>If you've been&nbsp; to Over the Rhine lately, you know people are flocking&nbsp; there on the weekends and increasingly during the week. New restaurants, new shops, and new apartments and condos are helping transform the urban core.</p><p>The subject came up during the 2015 Regional Economic Outlook at Eggs 'N Issues Tuesday at the METS Center. That's where members of the <a href="http://www.nkychamber.com/" target="_blank">Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce </a>and the <a href="http://www.cincinnatichamber.com/" target="_blank">Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber</a> heard:</p>Tue, 28 Oct 2014 20:20:10 +0000Ann Thompson32949 at http://wvxu.orgGrowth in urban core one sign of Cincinnati's vibrancyA look at the state of business and investing in Cincinnati and beyondhttp://wvxu.org/post/look-state-business-and-investing-cincinnati-and-beyond
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Joining us for a look at the business scene in and around Cincinnati are Chris DeSimio and reporter from the <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/"><strong>Cincinnati Business Courier</strong></a>, Steve Watkins.</p><p>In the second half of the show, they will be joined by Mark Motley from the investment firm of <a href="https://www.fosterandmotley.com/"><strong>Foster &amp; Motley</strong></a> to discuss the May numbers and the impact of mid-term elections on the markets.</p>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 09:00:05 +0000Mark Heyne27519 at http://wvxu.orgA look at the state of business and investing in Cincinnati and beyondFlyers' NCAA run a PR boon for Daytonhttp://wvxu.org/post/flyers-ncaa-run-pr-boon-dayton
<p></p><p>The Dayton Flyers' Men's NCAA basketball tournament run brought in more than just good press for the University of Dayton.</p><p>A <a href="http://daytonohio.gov/Documents/Flyers%20NCAA%202014%20Publicity%20Value.pdf" target="_blank">study</a> commissioned by two Dayton City Commissioners finds the team's unexpected success generated increased publicity for the city as well.</p><p></p>Wed, 07 May 2014 19:50:19 +0000Tana Weingartner26435 at http://wvxu.orgFlyers' NCAA run a PR boon for DaytonA Look at the Local Economic Indicatorshttp://wvxu.org/post/look-local-economic-indicators
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>The <a href="http://cead.nku.edu" target="_blank">Center for Economic Analysis and Development</a> (CEAD) at the Northern Kentucky University Haile/US Bank college of Business tracks and analyzes local, state and regional business, economic and demographic information in order to provide a clearer understanding of our area’s current economy. CEAD Senior Director Janet Harrah and local financial advisor Chris DeSimio&nbsp; go over the latest numbers, and what they mean for our region’s future growth.Wed, 02 Apr 2014 10:30:05 +0000Mark Heyne24830 at http://wvxu.orgA Look at the Local Economic IndicatorsBrother, Can You Spare a Bitcoin?http://wvxu.org/post/brother-can-you-spare-bitcoin
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Since the electronic virtual currency <a href="https://bitcoin.org/en/faq" target="_blank">Bitcoin </a>began circulating in 2009, it has garnered strong support, as well as serious concern, world-wide. Proponents of the crypto-currency point to its transparency and ease of use, while critics claim it is no more than a commodities bubble.Wed, 12 Mar 2014 10:30:05 +0000Mark Heyne24051 at http://wvxu.orgBrother, Can You Spare a Bitcoin?